Shipping on Mars Market
Physical goods on Mars are usually shipped as dead drops. You pay, the vendor posts a package to a location you both know, and you collect it. There is no name on the box and no address tied to you, which is the point. The trade off is time. A dead drop takes days, not hours, and the window depends on the vendor and where you are.
How a dead drop works
After you pay, the vendor shares a set of coordinates or a location reference, often encrypted with your PGP key. You collect the package from that spot within the stated window. Because neither your name nor your address appears, the chain between you and the vendor is broken at the physical step. That is the protection, and it is why the process is slower than a normal parcel.
Delivery windows
Expect several days for a domestic drop and longer for a cross border one. The listing states the vendor typical window, and the region filter keeps you from ordering from sellers who do not ship to your area. If a window matters to you, read it before you order, because a dead drop will not rush to meet a deadline.
When it does not arrive
If the window passes and the drop is not there, open a dispute from the order page with the coordinates and the timestamps. The escrow freezes while it is looked at. Keeping the vendor messages and the collection attempt in writing is what decides the outcome, so record it as you go rather than reconstructing it later.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does shipping take?
Days for a dead drop, longer across borders. The listing states the vendor typical window.
Is my address on the package?
No. A dead drop uses a shared location, not your name or address.
What if it never shows up?
Open a dispute with the coordinates and timestamps. The escrow stays frozen until it is resolved.